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DE02 KKV

2002 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 KKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 116,187 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers worn

Fail 24 Sep 2018 116,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from water pump ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,650 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod dust cover has minor split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

engine has tapping noise

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,971 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 83,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,455 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on non-measurable edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,566 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,024 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked between treads advise replace

Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 5,543 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DE02 KKV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 KKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE02 KKV is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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